Description
A stylish purse watch with a pleasing, dual-action sprung closure, this watch was retailed by Asprey of London. The movement and dial were supplied by the watchmaker Crusader (a sub brand of the Swiss firm Henri Sandoz & Fils). The silver case was a collaboration between the Birmingham based silversmiths, Adie Brothers, and the watch case makers Dennison. The silvered, two-tone dial is in lovely condition with black Arabic numerals and blued steel hands. The inner case is hinged into the outer and ‘clicks’ into place with a lip at its lower edge allowing the inner case to be easily lifted to gain access to the winding crown. The main outer case has lizard leather covering the silver casement – the front is opened by sliding away to release the sprung cover which flips up to reveal the dial. To close, the cover is pressed down and slid back towards the user to secure it.
Specifications
[M] Crusader manually wound tonneau-form movement, lever escapement, 15 jewels, compensation balance, 18,000 BPH, glazed movement cover [D] silvered two-tone dial, black Arabic numerals, outer minute track, blued steel ‘moon‘ hands [C] sterling silver inner case hinged within the outer, polished bezel, the hinged section with engine-turned decoration, the sterling silver outer case with lizard leather covers, polished to the inside, twin action sprung sliding closure, hallmarked 1937 [S] dial signed Asprey, dial and movement signed Crusader, case signed by Dennison
Measurements
44mm length
33mm width
12mm depth when closed
Accompaniments
One year guarantee.
Black Bough certificate, leather pocket watch pouch and polishing cloth.
Notice for clients outside the UK
Please note that the covers of this travelling watch are made from lizard skin and due to CITES restrictions, this watch cannot be exported outside the UK.
£575.00 [Sold]